SANKALP – THE FORUM FOR HOLISTIC EDUCATION, SOED

SANKALP Forum at the School of Education, BBD University, is a dynamic platform dedicated to the comprehensive development of Prospective Teachers. In alignment with BBD University’s commitment to nurturing well-rounded Individuals, the Sankalp emphasizes the integration of intellectual emotional, social, ethical, spiritual, and physical well-being into the educational experience.

MOTTO

Cultivating Educators for Tomorrow

VISION

To promote values in prospective teachers for achieving Excellence by Education.

MISSION

SANKALP, School of Education, BBDU is a dedicated and dynamic platform which is designed to promote moral and ethical values among its members, fostering character development and a sense of social responsibility. We believe that education goes beyond academic excellence, the forum aims to instill a strong foundation of values, moral and ethics in the students.

In addition to classroom teaching and learning, a prospective teachers must foster strong relationship among the prospective teachers, facilitating meaningful social interaction and communication in their daily lives. The Sankalp Forum at SOED, BBDU works in this direction with the following mission-

• To promote educational ethics among prospective teachers.
• To promote vocational skills (Professional Values) with education for holistic development.
• To build Emotional control and balance among pupil teachers.

OBJECTIVE

Sankalp forum in a B.Ed. program typically aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Promote Ethical Awareness:
   To sensitize teacher trainees to the importance of moral and ethical values in personal and professional life.
2. Foster Character Development:
   To encourage the development of virtues such as honesty, respect, empathy, and responsibility among future educators.
3. Enhance Social and Emotional Learning:
   To develop social skills and emotional intelligence, enabling teacher trainees to create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.
4. Encourage Reflective Practice:
   To promote self-reflection and critical thinking about one’s values and their impact on teaching practices.
5. Build a Positive School Culture:
   To prepare teacher trainees to contribute to a positive and ethical school culture that supports the holistic development of students.
6. Strengthen Civic Responsibility:
   To instill a sense of civic duty and encourage active participation in community and societal development.
7. Support Professional Growth:
   To provide opportunities for teacher trainees to engage in activities and discussions that enhance their understanding of ethical teaching and professional conduct.
8. Create Collaborative Learning Experiences:
   To foster a collaborative environment where teacher trainees can share experiences, ideas, and best practices related to value education.
9. Promote Lifelong Learning:
   To encourage a commitment to continuous personal and professional development with a focus on ethical practices.
10. Implement Value-Based Projects:
    To engage teacher trainees in projects and activities that apply ethical principles in real-life educational settings.